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  • Skeptrack
  • Skeptics at Dragon*Con
A complement of live entertainment and discussion panels for the legions of free thinkers, science enthusiasts and skeptics helping to put the Science in Science Fiction at Dragon*Con.
September 2nd-5th, 2011 Downtown Atlanta
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  • Hug Me I'm Vaccinated
  • Skepchick Vaccine Clinic
The Atlanta Skeptics, in coordination with the Cobb & Douglas Public Health District, Skepchick and the Hug Me, I'm Vaccinated campaign, will provide free pertussis boosters, plus flu shots and STD testing!
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  • Astronomer / Educator / Geek
  • Phil Plait
Phil Plait is an author, skeptic, scientist, and host of Discovery Channel's Bad Universe science show. His blog, Bad Astronomy, is one of the most popular science blogs on the planet (and possibly elsewhere). Also? He loves puns. Be warned.
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  • Stargazing for a good cause
  • Atlanta Star Party
Once again, we are proud to host a charity Star Party right before Dragon*Con this year! If you are coming to Dragon*Con, plan on coming a day early so you can attend! We’ll have Phil Plait, Pamela Gay, Nicole Gugliucci and George Hrab providing education and entertainment, plus drinks, food and an all-around good time!
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  • singer / songwriter / skeptic / humorist / podcaster
  • George Hrab
Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, skeptic, podcaster, and heliocentrist George Hrab is considered one of the preeminent skeptic/science/atheist/geek-culture music icons currently living in his apartment.
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  • Evolution Advocate / Educator
  • Eugenie C. Scott
Dr. Eugenie C. Scott is internationally-recognized as an expert on the creationism/evolution controversy and on the nature of science and pseudoscience. She is known to the media for her clear explanations of science, and is a witty and engaging speaker.
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  • skeptic / mentalist / interviewer
  • D.J. Grothe
D.J. Grothe is President of the James Randi Educational Foundation, the international educational non-profit founded by celebrated social critic and activist James Randi.
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  • Secular Coalition for America’s Executive Director
  • Sean Faircloth
Faircloth is a strong advocate of the separation of church and state and received many awards of recognition including the 2006 Legislator of the Year Award from the Maine People's Alliance, the 2005 Excellence in Advocacy Award from the American Heart Association's Northeast Affiliate, and Legislator of the Year awards from the Maine Chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics,
More About Sean Faircloth
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  • Professional Psychic
  • Mark Edward
Mark Edward is a professional mentalist who specializes in magic of the mind. He has spent over twenty five years in world class venues from high-end night clubs and theaters to hundreds of private party and corporate events.
More About Mark Edward
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  • Mangaka, Illustrator, Writer, Comic Artist
  • Sara E. Mayhew
International award-winning mangaka of Secrets of Sorcerers and Love Pet, Sara E. Mayhew is a professional illustrator who specializes in producing manga artwork for publishers as well as creating original manga titles.
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  • activist / atheist / secular champion
  • Margaret Downey
As a free-lance journalist and public speaker Margaret pursues stories of discrimination, choice in dying, humanitarian lifestyles, living as a Secularist, atheism and family planning.
More About Margaret Downey
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  • Paranormal Investigator
  • Benjamin Radford
Benjamin Radford is a science-based paranormal investigator, magazine editor, author of four books and hundreds of articles, filmmaker, and board game designer.
More About Benjamin Radford
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  • A unique, intensive, workshop by Benjamin Radford
  • Investigation Workshop
Come learn how to investigate the paranormal, in this two and a half hour, intensive workshop taught by Benjamin Radford.
Learn More About The Workshop
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  • Astronomer/Educator
  • Dr. Pamela Gay
Dr Pamela L. Gay is an astronomer, writer, and podcaster focused on using new media to engage people in science and technology.
More About Dr. Pamela L. Gay
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  • Professional Paranormal Investigator
  • Joe Nickell
Joe Nickell may be the world’s only full-time, salaried professional paranormal investigator. A former magician, private detective, and scholar, he writes for Skeptical Inquirer science magazine.
More About Joe Nickell
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  • activist / speaker / podcaster
  • Rebecca Watson
Rebecca leads a team of skeptical female activists at Skepchick.org and appears on the weekly Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast.
More About Rebecca
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  • Investigator / Producer
  • Derek Bartholomaus
Derek Bartholomaus is an investigator into the Billy Meier UFO Case and the creator of the Jenny McCarthy Body Count website.
More About Derek Bartholomaus
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  • IIG Investigator / Rational Promoter
  • Brian Hart
One of the founding members of The Independent Investigations Group in Hollywood, who have investigated many claims of the paranormal with critical thinking and scientific principles since the year 2000.
More About Brian Hart
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  • Skeptical Activist
  • JT Eberhard
Eberhard is known for an unorthodox approach to activism.
Read More About JT Eberhard
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  • geek / journalist
  • Jonathan Strickland
Jonathan’s interest in technology blossomed when his family purchased their first computer: an Apple IIe. He has remained a technology enthusiast over the years and still gets excited when he encounters a new gadget or computer program. While he is fascinated by the technical aspects of computers and electronics, his main interest focuses on the social impact of technology.
More About Jonathan Strickland
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  • Radio Host / Skeptic Advocate
  • Desiree Schell
Radio Host / Reporter
More About Desiree Schell
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  • Philosophy and Religious Educator
  • Kylie Sturgess
More About Kylie Sturgess
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  • Scientist/Lecturer
  • Barbara A. Drescher
Barbara Drescher is a scientist and lecturer at California State University, Northridge studying perception, critical thinking, and attention.
More About Barbara Drescher
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  • Filmmaker, Artist, Writer
  • Ashley F. Miller
More About Ashley F. Miller
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  • Anatomy Professor / Researcher
  • Abby Hafer
More About Abby Hafer
Dragon*Con Mobile Pocket Guide

Pocket Program Mobile

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Want to have the FULL schedule, speaker bios, exhibitors, and such in your pocket? Well, of course you do!

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Vaccine Clinic

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Sept 3-4, 2011, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Atlanta Marriott Room M 109. (On the Marquis Level)

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NEW! Skeptics Dictionary Mobile

Skeptics Dictionary

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Skeptic's Dictionary James “the Amazing” Randi calls The Skeptic’s Dictionary “first aid for psychic attacks.” Stephen Barrett of Quackwatch says that the SD “can protect many people from being scammed.” When that pesky, but lovable, friend or family member becomes infatuated with the paranormal, the supernatural, the occult, or some strange-sounding alternative to science-based medicine, your SD app can provide the antidote in an instant.

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